NDAA compliant and ITAR free, Lepton is the highest production volume longwave infrared camera module in the world. Compact and cost-effective, Lepton has enabled thermal innovation adopted by millions of customers. Lepton offers multiple resolutions, four field-of-view (FOV) options, and absolute temperature output on specific models.
Teledyne FLIR continuously enhances the online Lepton integration toolbox to reduce development costs and shorten market time. Application notes, integration videos, quick start guides, and complementary source code for testing on Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone ensure efficient integration. For advanced, large-volume programs, the Technical Services team can support licensing MyFLIR® application software and image enhancing MSX® and Vivid-IR™.
Lepton’s low-power consumption, unmatched image quality, and integration support enable innovative product development in mobile, small electronics, and unattended sensors for smart buildings, fire detection, occupancy tracking, equipment condition monitoring, and more.
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ENHANCED THERMAL PERFORMANCE
Greater resolution and sensitivity than common thermopile arrays.
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AFFORDABLE MICRO THERMAL CAMERA WITH UNBEATABLE SWAP
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Specifications
- Scene Temperature Range
- High Gain Mode: -10 °C to 140 °C (14 °F to 284 °F)
Low Gain Mode: -10 °C to +450 °C (14 °F to 842 °F)
- Temperature Accuracy
- High gain: Greater of +/- 5°C (41 °F) or 5% (typical) Low gain: Greater of +/- 10°C (50 °F) or 10% (typical)
Performance
- Scene Temperature Range
- High Gain Mode: -10 °C to 140 °C (14 °F to 284 °F)
Low Gain Mode: -10 °C to +450 °C (14 °F to 842 °F)
Radiometry
- Temperature Accuracy
- High gain: Greater of +/- 5°C (41 °F) or 5% (typical) Low gain: Greater of +/- 10°C (50 °F) or 10% (typical)
Imaging & Optical
- FOV - Diagonal
- 63.5°
- FOV - Horizontal
- 50° (nominal)
- Frame Rate
- 8.6 Hz (commercial application exportable)
- Image Optimization
- Factory configured and fully automated
- Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC)
- Integrated Shutter
- Pixel Pitch
- 17 µm
- Resolution
- 80 × 60, progressive scan
- Sensitivity [NEdT]
- <50 mK (0.050° C)
- Spectral Band
- Longwave infrared, 8 µm to 14 µm
- Thermal Imager
- Uncooled microbolometer
- Video Data Interface
- Video over SPI
Connections & Communications
- Output Format
- User-selectable 14-bit, 8-bit (AGC applied), or 24-bit RGB (AGC and colorization applied)
Electrical
- Control Port
- CCI (I2C-like), CMOS IO Voltage Levels
- Input Clock
- 25-MHz nominal, CMOS IO Voltage Levels
- Input Voltage
- 2.8 V, 1.2 V and 2.5 V to 3.1 V IO
- Power Consumption
- 150 mW (operating), 650 mW (during shutter event), 4 mW (standby)
Mechanical
- Mechanical Interface
- 32–pin socket interface to standard Molex® socket
- Size (L x W x H)
- 12.7 x 11.8 x 7.2 mm
- Weight
- 0.9 grams (without socket)
Environmental & Approvals
- Compliance and Certifications
- NDAA compliant
- Non-Operating Temperature Range
- -40 °C to +80 °C (14 °F to 176 °F)
- Optimum Temperature Range
- -10°C to +80°C (-40 °F to 176 °F)
- Shock
- 1500 G @ 0.4 ms
- Solar protection
- Integrated
- Temperature Compensation
- Automatic. Output image independent of camera temperature.
Export Designations
- ECCN Code
- 6A993.A
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Export Restrictions
Export Restrictions
The information contained in this page pertains to products that may be subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 C.F.R. Sections 120-130) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 C.F.R. Sections 730-774) depending upon specifications for the final product; jurisdiction and classification will be provided upon request.